Automated pharmacies proposed for long-term care facilities
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that would allow automated pharmacies to operate
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Increased tax deductions for college savings program contributions proposed
Persons making contributions to a Nebraska College Savings Program (NCSP) account would see higher tax deductions under a bill heard
Read MoreBill would allow electronic petition signatures
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that would allow the electronic collection
Read MoreBill would allow hygienists to provide on-site services
Dental hygienists would be allowed to provide certain services to adults in health care facilities under a bill heard by
Read MoreBills would switch retirement plans for certain public employees
The Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on two bills that would switch retirement plans of school employees,
Read MoreFoster care placement, other child welfare changes proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on two bills seeking changes to the state’s child welfare
Read MoreElection commissioner appointments could require legislative, county board approval
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on two bills that would change requirements for election
Read MoreBill would allow foster youth to continue services until 21
State wards who have aged out of the foster care system voluntarily could continue to receive services until age 21
Read MoreExtension of workers’ compensation mental injury provisions advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 1 to a bill that would repeal a sunset provision on workers’ compensation for some
Read MoreProof of age bill advances
Senators advanced a bill from general file Feb. 1 that would allow nonresidents to use a state-issued identification card to
Read MoreBill would require permit approval prior to eminent domain talks
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill that would address concerns about the eminent domain process used
Read MoreBills would exempt social security, military retirement benefits from income taxation
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 and 31 on seven bills that each would exempt some or all retirement
Read MoreOmaha school board downsizing bill amended, advanced
A bill that would change the size and structure of the Omaha Public School (OPS) board was advanced from general
Read MoreData breach notification requirements considered
Consumers affected by data breaches would be provided additional information under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 30.
Read MoreBill would limit professional credentialing
Nebraska cities and counties would be prohibited from requiring a person to be credentialed to conduct business within their jurisdictions
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